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Pugh is still recovering from a sprained MCL. Brett Jones (calf) and Marshall Newhouse (knee) are both active for the G-Men. Dec 4 - 3:10 PM

Giants LG Justin Pugh (knee) is out for Week 13 against the Steelers.

Pugh was hoping to return this week but was ruled out after suffering a setback at practice. He hasn't played since spraining his MCL against the Eagles in Week 9. Austin Gettis will likely draw another start at left guard for the G-Men. Dec 2 - 1:34 PM

Giants LG Justin Pugh (MCL) thinks he will be back "sooner than later."

Pugh reportedly suffered a setback last week, but he returned to a limited practice Wednesday and at least left the door open to play against the Steelers. "I think it depends how I come in [Thursday] and how I feel and if I practice and that’s how it goes from there," Pugh said. Adam Gettis filled in at left guard last week. Nov 30 - 5:08 PM

It is an unfortunate injury because Pugh is one of the best guards in the league. Despite his multi-week absence, the Giants' running game has come to life in recent weeks. Rashad Jennings is a borderline RB1 play this week in Cleveland. Nov 25 - 2:43 PM

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Pugh was hoping to return this week but was ruled out after suffering a setback at practice. He hasn't played since spraining his MCL against the Eagles in Week 9. Austin Gettis will likely draw another start at left guard for the G-Men.

Giants LG Justin Pugh (MCL) thinks he will be back "sooner than later."

Pugh reportedly suffered a setback last week, but he returned to a limited practice Wednesday and at least left the door open to play against the Steelers. "I think it depends how I come in [Thursday] and how I feel and if I practice and that’s how it goes from there," Pugh said. Adam Gettis filled in at left guard last week.

It is an unfortunate injury because Pugh is one of the best guards in the league. Despite his multi-week absence, the Giants' running game has come to life in recent weeks. Rashad Jennings is a borderline RB1 play this week in Cleveland.

Giants LG Justin Pugh will be sidelined 3-4 weeks with a sprained MCL.

It's good news for the Giants even though their best lineman could still end up missing a month. Pugh will not be placed on injured reserve. Week 13 against the Steelers is probably Pugh's earliest realistic return date. Bobby Hart will start in the meantime.

Pugh went down midway through Sunday's win over the Eagles. Early indications were he suffered an MCL sprain. The Giants will run some tests and hope that's the extent of the damage. Pugh is their best lineman.

He now weighs in at 320 pounds. "Being at guard full-time now, I know I'm always going to be in there," Pugh said. "So I thought I could put an extra 10 pounds on and I think I'm able to do that. I'm working on keeping that on throughout this offseason in the six weeks coming up." After struggling at tackle, Pugh has found his home at guard. If he plays well again this season, he could be a candidate for a long-term extension next spring.

It's worth $8.821 million, and officially keeps Pugh under team control for the next two years. The option is guaranteed for injury only, but Pugh will play under it absent a long-term extension. Pugh was a mediocre tackle the first two years of his career, but shined at guard in 2015. He helps provide stability for a line that's often lacked it.

ESPN New York expects to Giants to exercise LG Justin Pugh’s fifth-year option.

It’s an easy decision for the Giants. Pugh has been a full-time starter since getting drafted in 2013. He struggled in pass protection as a right tackle his first two years, but graded as one of the top guards in the league last season. Pugh’s option should cost around $8 million.

Giants coach Ben McAdoo said he wants to keep Justin Pugh at left guard.

Pugh played right tackle prior to last season, and the Giants still have a big hole on the right side. Pugh excelled in his first season at his new position, however, and moving him would only create another hole at guard. The Giants will likely look to the draft to address multiple issues along the offensive line.

Both 2013 draft picks are going into the final year of their rookie deals. Pugh is coming off a breakout season after kicking from right tackle inside to guard, while Hankins is one of the anchors of the Giants' run defense.

Giants LG Justin Pugh (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 12, while C Weston Richburg (ankle) is listed as doubtful.

It's particularly disappointing coming off New York's Week 11 bye, and a concern for the Giants' offense in a road game at Washington. The Giants may resort to a ball-out-quick pass-heavy game plan in order to minimize potential pass-protection woes. Without two of their starting interior linemen, running on any defense -- even one as soft as Washington's -- would be a challenge. Beat writers consider Pugh and Richburg the Giants' best two offensive linemen.

Pugh's injury was originally called an illness, but he reportedly had concussion-like symptoms leading up to Week 9. He was inactive for that game, and it is concerning he is still dealing with complications after the bye week. Pugh should likely be considered more week to week at this point.

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Giants coach Ben McAdoo said Shane Vereen (triceps, injured reserve) looked to be "in good condition" in his first practice Wednesday.

Conditioning can be a concern coming out of a long injury layoff, but Vereen's triceps injury did not affect his ability to run. He will still have to prove his strength is back before the Giants allow him on the field, but it looks like he has a good shot to return next week against the Cowboys. Vereen is worth a look in PPR formats.

According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Giants WR Roger Lewis (concussion, questionable) is "good to go" for Sunday's Week 12 game against the Browns.

He made the trip to Cleveland with his teammates. Lewis suffered a concussion in Week 11 but has been practicing on a limited basis since Thursday. He's the Giants' No. 4 wide receiver behind Odell Beckham, Sterling Shepard and Victor Cruz. Obviously he carries no fantasy significance.